Although there are many children in England who are looking for an adoptive family, there are also children in other countries who need homes. Intercountry adoption may be their only opportunity to have a permanent family. For humanitarian reasons, the Government allows intercountry adoptions to proceed where
- the child cannot be cared for in any suitable manner in his or her own country
- the adoption would be in the best interests of the child and with respect for his or her fundamental rights as recognised in international law
- the adopter has been assessed as eligible and suitable to adopt from overseas by an adoption agency
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